Elisa Stokka

Elisa Stokka is a Senior Lecturer in Spiritual Care at MF University College of Theology, Religion and Society, specializing in pastoral care, trauma theory, and youth ministry. She serves as Course Manager for Pastoral Clinical Education (PKU501-503) and teaches in programs including Youth, Culture and Religious Education (UKT), Master's in Church Education, and Professional Theology Studies. Her research focuses on pastoral care methodologies, youth ministry practices, and trauma-informed spiritual guidance, contributing to the SOFA (Soul Care and Falling Work) research group and Practical Theology research cluster.

Education & Professional Background:

• 2001-2002: Pastoral Clinical Education at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
• 2002-2004: Work Supervisor Training, Norwegian Clergy Association
• 2003-2004: Chaplain at Furuset Church
• 2011-2016: Certified in Body-Oriented Trauma Therapy/Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

Research Interests: Integrating trauma theory with pastoral practices, youth theological identity formation, and boundary-crossing community-building in Christian ministry. Her work emphasizes practical theological reflection in crisis situations and the application of clinical pastoral education frameworks.

Publications: Recent work explores youth deacons' conversational practices, frameworks for pastoral education, and mobile soul care methodologies. Her 2022 articles critically examine youth pastoral care methodologies through surveys and theoretical analysis.

Professional Activities: Leads reflection groups on practicum and practical theology at UKT. Previously served as Seamen's Chaplain in Mallorca/Barcelona (2017-2018), student pastor for the Seamen's Church in North America (2012-2017), and board member of the Norwegian Women's Theological Association (1993-1996).